In this episode, Dr. Emily shares why parasites are massively underdiagnosed in the U.S. and how they create a “triple threat” for women with Hashimoto’s: leaky gut, immune confusion, and increased thyroid flares. She explains why hitting your workouts and tracking your protein isn’t enough if parasites are blocking absorption—and why they may be the missing piece if you still feel inflamed, fatigued, and stuck despite doing all the right things.
She also dives into practical exposures (pets, undercooked meat, barefoot walking, nail-biting, unwashed produce), the lab markers to watch for (eosinophils, low ferritin, low B12), and why advanced testing is key to getting answers.
If you’ve been lifting, eating clean, and still not seeing results, this episode will help you uncover what’s really holding you back.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why parasites are far more common than most people realize
- How they block protein absorption and muscle growth
- The everyday exposures that raise parasite risk
- Symptoms that point to hidden parasite infections
- Why parasites can trigger thyroid flares through leaky gut and immune confusion
- Key lab markers that suggest parasites (eosinophils, ferritin, B12, albumin)
- The difference between GI Map testing and microscopy stool testing
- Why personalized testing and protocols are essential for lasting healing
Highlights:
00:26 The Hidden Threat of Parasites
01:56 Common Ways to Contract Parasites
04:48 Impsct of Parasires on Muscle and Protein Absorption
08:35 Parasites and Thyroid Health
09:28 Testing for Parasites
13:11 How to get support through 1:1 functional medicine coaching
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